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Things to see in Ipswich (United Kingdom): 49 places and when to go
Ipswich is a city in United Kingdom with around 144,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 49 places in and around it, mainly Temples (13), History (11), Food and drink (9). The best known are Principality of Sealand, Sutton Hoo and Helmingham Hall. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 52.0703, 1.17
- Population
- About 144,000
- Places
- 49 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (13) · History (11) · Food and drink (9) · Museums and art (8) · Nature (5) · Wildlife (5)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- STN London, Essex, 67 km as the crow flies
What to see in Ipswich
The places in and around Ipswich, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Principality of SealandMicronation in the North Sea29 km
- Sutton HooArchaeological site near Woodbridge, Suffolk, England, UK12 km
- Helmingham HallCountry house in Helmingham, Suffolk, England, UK12 km
- St Pancras Church, IpswichCatholic church in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, UK1.8 km
- All Saints Church, AshbockingHistoric church in Ashbocking, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, England, UK8.5 km
- Christchurch MansionHistoric house museum in Ipswich, England1.4 km
- Ipswich MuseumMuseum in Ipswich, United Kingdom1.7 km
- All Saints Church, Little WenhamChurch in Little Wenham, Suffolk, England, UK12 km
- Shrubland HallCountry house in Barham, Suffolk, England, UK8.0 km
- St Mary at StokeChurch in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, UK2.5 km
- St Mary's Church, BadleyChurch in Badley, Suffolk, England, UK15 km
- St Mary's Church, KerseyChurch in Kersey, Suffolk, England, UK17 km
- St Peter's Church, HenleyChurch in Henley, Suffolk, England, UK5.5 km
- Church of St Peter and St Mary, StowmarketChurch in Stowmarket, Suffolk, England, UK18 km
- Stoke BridgeBridge in United Kingdom2.4 km
- Woodbridge Tide MillTide mill and museum in Woodbridge, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom11 km
- Bawdsey ManorCountry house in Bawdsey, Suffolk, England, UK18 km
- Clifford Road TunnelsMuseum in Suffolk1.7 km
- Combs WoodSuffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve16 km
- Dodnash PrioryAugustinian priory in Suffolk, England, UK12 km
- Fen Alder CarrPark in United Kingdom14 km
- Freston causewayed enclosureArchaeological site in Freston, Babergh, England, UK8.1 km
- Ipswich Transport MuseumTransport museum in the United Kingdom3.8 km
- Landguard FortFort in England, Britain18 km
And the other 25, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Levington Lagoon, Foxburrow Farm Nature Reserve, Martlesham Wilds Nature Reserve
- History: Martello Tower AA, Tattingstone Wonder
- Museums and art: Mid-Suffolk Light Railway, Bawdsey Radar
- Temples: St Mary-at-the-Quay Church, Ipswich, St Mark, Ipswich, St Mary and St Peter's Church, Barham, St Mary at the Elms, Unitarian Meeting House, Ipswich
- With kids: Aqua Park Alton, Ocean Boulevard
- Food and drink: Briarbank Brewery, Burnt Mill Brewery, Calvors Brewery, Dove Street Brewery, Earl Soham & Cliff Quay Brewery, King's Head Brewery, Mr Bees Brewery, Old Felixstowe Brewing Co., St Jude's Brewery
- Hiking: Sandlings Walk (Heath Road route), Sandlings Walk (St Augustine's route)
When to go to Ipswich
The best time to visit Ipswich is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:00
- FebPossible9:39
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:38
- MayBest time15:27
- JunBest time16:28
- JulBest time16:03
- AugBest time14:27
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:20
- NovBetter not8:28
- DecPossible7:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31. In April, 49 of the 49 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Ipswich
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN, London, Essex), 67 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Landermere18 places23 km
- Colchester38 places29 km
- Leiston27 places32 km
- Bury St Edmunds27 places34 km
- Harleston13 places35 km
- Mill Road42 places37 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ipswich?
The best known: Principality of Sealand, Sutton Hoo, Helmingham Hall, St Pancras Church, Ipswich, All Saints Church, Ashbocking. In all, 49 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ipswich?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31.
How do you get to Ipswich?
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 67 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ipswich as the destination and these 49 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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